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Journey Under the Sea with “The Little Mermaid” at The Kelsey Theatre

Flounder (Dylan Katz) tries to help as Ariel (Rachael Shadle) is held back by the Witch’s minions, Flotsam (Vincent Martinez), right, and Jetsam (Tylir Brown). Photo by John M. Maurer.

An underwater spectacular is coming to The Kelsey Theatre! The Yardley Players present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Fridays, May 26 and June 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, May 27 and June 3 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, May 28 and June 4 at 2 p.m.

Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on May 26.

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story, this fishy tale features beloved characters including the spirited mermaid Ariel, her beloved Prince Eric, Flounder the Fish, Scuttle the Seagull, Sebastian the Crab, and the Evil Sea Witch Ursula, of course! The show boasts music by Academy Award winner Alan Menken featuring such family favorites as “Under the Sea,” Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”

Starring in “The Little Mermaid” are Rachael Shadle of Hatfield, Pa., as Ariel; Tristan Takacs of Hamilton as Prince Eric; Gabrielle Affleck of Philadelphia, Pa., as Ursula the Evil Sea Witch; James LeGette of Levittown, Pa., as Sebastian; Nicholas Kianka of Hamilton as Grimsby; Liz Wurtz of Levittown, Pa., as Scuttle; Dylan Katz of West Windsor as Flounder; Pat Parton of Hamilton as King Triton; Fady Zaher of Hamilton as Chef Louis; Vincent Martinez of Toms River as Flotsam; Tylir Brown of Hamilton as Jetsam; and Dan Mucha of Yardville in the dual roles of Pilot and Chef.

Ariel (Rachael Shadle) and Eric (Tristan Takacs) united at last. Photo by John Maurer.

Featured as the princess sisters are Stephanie Borcsik of Hamilton, Kristin Kraus of Levittown, Pa., Marina McLaughlin of Columbus, Heather Parton of Hamilton, Rachel Siegel of Robbinsville, and Erin Wurtz of Levittown, Pa.

The production team includes Producer Kristy Davis, Director Marge Swider, Music Director Pat Masterson, Choreographer Laura Murey Ghaffoor and Stage Manager Jill Katz. The set design is by James Kenna, lighting design is by M. Kitty Getlik and costumes are by Louisa Murey.

Tickets for “The Little Mermaid” are $20 for all. Tickets are available online or by calling the Kelsey Theatre Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking available next to the theater.